Erich Abraham

Erich Abraham (27 March 1895-7 March 1971) was a General der Infanterie of Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht during World War II.

Biography
Erich Abraham was born on 27 March 1895 in Marienburg, West Prussia, part of the German Empire (present-day Malbork, Poland). From 1914 to 1920 he served in the Reichswehr during World War I and was awarded the Iron Cross, First Class for his services during the war. In 1935 he rejoined the army of Germany as a Major and rose through the ranks after gaining decorations for his service on the Eastern Front of World War II against the Soviet Union. He became a General der Infanterie and became the commander of the German 76th Infantry Division and later the German 63rd Corps in 1945. Abraham's 63rd Corps fought in the Colmar Pocket in January-February 1945, and he was captured. He died in Wiesbaden, Hesse, on 7 March 1971.